Special Educational Needs
Parents of Oldham in Touch POINT
The P.O.I.N.T. website is packed with information to support you and your child. We are determined that through our collaborations across Health, Education and Social Care, that together, we can improve the life chances and aspirations of children and young people with additional Needs and disabilities.
POINT Chadderton Court, 451 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham. OL9 9LB
Please click on the link POINT to visit their website.
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POINT information | [pdf 417KB] |
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Using 50 Things to support Speech, Language & Communication development – Free Resource
Come along to this webinar to learn more about how you can use 50 Things to Do to support children's speech, language and communication.
50 Things to Do Before You’re Five is a multi-platform offer, free for families, comprising of an app and website, also supported by a range of printable resources and social media campaigns. 50Things to Do is based on the simple notion that access to fun, low or no-cost experiences with your family, indoors and outdoors, is a great way to support children’s development.
Come along to this webinar on Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 4.00pm to learn more about how you can use 50 Things to Do to support children's speech, language and communication skills.
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Webinar |
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50 Things to Do Website |
SEND Musical Beginnings
SEND Musical Beginnings in Oldham is a fantastic initiative offering free early years music sessions for children aged 0-4 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These sessions are designed to provide a fun and engaging environment where children can explore music and movement, helping to support their development and wellbeing.
Please use the learn more link for more information.
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SEND Music Sessions | [pdf 417KB] |
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Opportunities for SEND Music After School Clubs
Musical beginnings EXTRA
For 0-4 year olds with SEND
Tuesday 11am FREE
https://www.oldham.gov.uk/hsc/services/records/77/2544?send=1
Monday Music Group
For 8-13 year olds with SEND
Monday 5.30pm FREE
https://www.oldham.gov.uk/hsc/services/records/77/2363?send=0
These clubs are FREE to attend.
Short Breaks and Activities
Please select the document below.
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POINT Information Activities | [pdf 417KB] |
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SEND Helpline (Talk Oldham)
SEND Helpline (Talk Oldham) is now available Tel: 0161 503 1559 (Mon to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm). The helpline will offer vital Information and signposting for Oldham SEND families during this critical period of uncertainty. The new helpline team are ready and waiting to receive calls so please can you promote the helpline with staff and families? Families can also access 1:1 live chats 7.00 – 9.00pm weekdays www.point-send.co.uk . You will also find this information POINTS social media pages @POINTsend
Supporting Children's Literacy Guidance Booklet
All children should experience the enjoyment and satisfaction that comes from reading and writing. This booklet gives practical suggestions on how you, as parents/carers, can support your child’s learning. As parents/ carers you have a huge influence on your child’s attitude towards reading and writing. This booklet has a particular emphasis on supporting children with Dyslexia.
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A Parents Guide to Support their Children with Literacy Skills - Dyslexia | [pdf 197KB] |
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Oldham SENDIAS Service
SENDIASS is short for Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Information, Advice Support Service (IASS) and exists to help parents and carers of children who have, or may have, special educational needs and/or disabilities; and children and young people themselves, in matters relating to their Education, Health or Social Care provision.
Oldham SENDIAS Service please click on the link.
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Oldham SENDIAS Service |
Oldham Parent Carer Forum
We are a member of the National Network of Parent Carer Forums.
Our main aim is to ensure the needs of our children and young people with SEND are met and we bring together parent carers from across Oldham to provide mutual support, exchange information, and influence policy and practice:
- create a culture of participation and co-production across education, health, social care and the voluntary sectors. This means that we can become involved in all aspects of designing, commissioning, delivering and reviewing services as an equal partner;
- empower our members to ensure that their voices are heard at a local, regional and national level; and
- inspire our partners by sharing good practice and knowledge.
Who can join the Parent Carer Forum?
Parents or carers of children and young people (aged 0-25) who have, or may have, an additional need or disability who live in Oldham are welcome to join.
Oldham Parent Carer Forum please click on the link.
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Oldham Parent Carer Forum |
Oldham Family Information Service
The Family Information Service provides help, advice and support for parents and carers of children aged 0-20 years old.
To access the Oldham Family Information Service please click on the link.
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Family Information Service - Supporting Families to Find Information | [pdf 4MB] |
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SEND North West Newsletters
Please click on the link below to view the newsletters.
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Northwest SEND Monthly Newsletter |
Send Gateway Resources
Whole School SEND is a consortium of charities, schools and organisations. We are committed to helping children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or learning differences reach their full potential.
Hosted by nasen, we deliver the Department for Education SEND Schools’ Workforce Support Contract and a randomised control trial funded by the Education Endowment Foundation.
SEND Gateway Resources please click on the link.
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SEND Gateway Resources |
Mahdlo Youth Zone
Mahdlo offers a number of out of school activities. Their work falls within six key themes: Get Active (Sports); Get Creative (Arts); Get Sorted (personal development, crime prevention and health and wellbeing); Get Outdoors (outward bound and environmental activities); Get Connected (leadership, volunteering and citizenship); Get Ahead (employment and enterprise).
Please click on the picture link to visit their website.
Telephone: 0161 624 0111
MindEd
MindEd is a free educational resource about children and young people's mental health for all adults.
Please click on the picture link to visit their website.
Gov.uk - Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can affect a child or young person’s ability to learn. They can affect their:
- behaviour or ability to socialise, for example they struggle to make friends
- reading and writing, for example because they have dyslexia
- ability to understand things
- concentration levels, for example because they have ADHD
- physical ability
Learn more about help available please click on the link Gov.uk - Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
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Gov.uk - Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) |